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Sudan’s war still misunderstood after three years
April 15, 2026, marks three years since the war in Sudan broke out.
Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?
Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won't be easy.
Israel ‘wants to reach peace and normalisation with Lebanon’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said Israel wants to reach “peace and normalisation” with Lebanon.
Trump deletes AI image depicting himself like Jesus after outrage
US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure.
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government freezes automatic renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel.
Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco
Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.
IPL switch leads to two-year PSL ban for Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani
Muzarabani had agreed to join Islamabad United but switch to India's Kolkata Knight Riders led to Pakistan cricket ban.
India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden
UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.
Iran remains an obstacle to the ‘Greater Israel’ project
Israel wants to expand in the Middle East. Its failure to defeat Iran is a major setback for its hegemonic plans.
How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?
Ship-tracking data shows 279 ships have passed through the strait and 22 have been attacked since the war on Iran began.